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New study shows vitamin C boosts DNA damage and cell death in melanoma cells

A recent study shows that there may be a more effective way to treat melanoma by using vitamin C to increase DNA damage in cancer cells, leading to their death.

May 30, 2024Research

Psychology professor leads study exploring the dynamics and treatment of alcohol use disorder

Department of Psychology’s Robert Schlauch is leading a five-year study funded by the NIAAA focused on the recovery and treatment dynamics of alcohol use disorder.

May 30, 2024Research

Students connect to the past using present-day digital tools in ‘Digital Dinosaurs’ class

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ students in Dr. Ryan Carney's Digital Dinosaurs course used present-day technology to bring the past to life. Students engaged in hands-on training of the cutting-edge digital tools used in paleontology.

May 30, 2024Community Engagement, Research

Two CAS students awarded Time Sifters Archaeology Society research grants

CAS students Sarah Hassam and Sofia Arias have been awarded the Time Sifters Archaeology Society’s Cornelia Futor Memorial Student Research Grant, which will assist with their upcoming field research endeavors this summer.

May 30, 2024Accomplishments, Community Engagement, Research

Nagle Lecture Series welcomed Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics' Nagle Lecture Series (NLS), held in honor of the late R. Kent Nagle, featured Dr. Cristopher Moore of the Santa Fe Institute, a professor specializing in the intersection of mathematics, physics, and computer science.

May 30, 2024Community Engagement, Events

School of Geosciences professor is recognized as a fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Dr. Jeffrey Ryan from the School of Geosciences is among the 502 professionals inducted into the 2023 class of fellows by the AAAS organization.

May 30, 2024Accomplishments, Research

Bugging Out in the City: Exploring insect diversity in Tampa's urban farms and gardens with USF's Agroecology Lab

School of Geosciences professor, Dr. Estelí Jiménez-Soto, leads a study on insect biodiversity in urban farming through the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAgroecology Lab.

May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Research

SIGS student Taylor Herman earns English Teaching Assistant Fulbright to Moldova

Taylor Herman, a political science student passionate about international relations, has earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship to Moldova in recognition of her academic and community contributions to USF.

May 29, 2024Accomplishments, Research

The Humanities Institute celebrates its growth both in a newly renovated space and for the future

The Humanities Institute welcomed the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcommunity to its newly renovated space through an open house.

May 29, 2024Community Engagement, Events

Psychology alumna Rachel Gilmore ties Dungeons & Dragons to therapy at the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCounseling Center

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵalumna Rachel Gilmore has navigated a fulfilling career journey from her undergraduate research days to her current role at the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCounseling Center, integrating her passions for psychology, group therapy, and self-care advocacy.

May 28, 2024¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ, Community Engagement

From campus to careers: CAS graduates reflect on their time at USF

Among the 7,000 degrees conferred during spring commencement, the College of Arts and Sciences accounted for more than 2,500 of the total degrees awarded. Now, several students are reflecting on their unique experiences and sharing their advice for incoming students.

May 28, 2024Accomplishments, Featured

The Research Experience for Undergraduates program gives students the research skills needed for graduate school and future careers. More than 40 students from across the country are spending their summer at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵSt. Pete, immersing themselves in research focused on oceanography, weather, climate change and science communication.

May 23, 2024Community Engagement, Research